The Master of Science (Ecosystem Science) offers students the flexibility to develop their own interests by selecting from a wide range of coursework subjects, including discipline core subjects and a professional skills module that provides high-level training in the areas of science communication, data analysis and modelling, ethics and/or leadership in science.
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The Master of Science (Ecosystem Science) offers students the flexibility to develop their own interests by selecting from a wide range of coursework subjects, including discipline core subjects and a professional skills module that provides high-level training in the areas of science communication, data analysis and modelling, ethics and/or leadership in science.

This degree provides students with essential skills, knowledge and research training through a Research Project in one of the discipline areas represented in the School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences. These include: conservation biology, ecology, ecophysiology, environmental psychology, environmental and landscape management, forest science, genetics, horticulture, hydrology and soil science.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Conduct independent research in one or more fields of ecosystem science;

Review and critically assess the scientific literature;

Formulate and evaluate hypotheses;

Design and conduct laboratory, field and/or social studies as appropriate to the field(s) of the research project;

Analyse and interpret data;

Clearly communicate scientific results in written and oral presentations to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.